CCPPP Publications

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships advances the understanding of public-private partnering by conducting research on related issues focused in Canada. Members of CCPPP receive a limited number of copies free, and additional copies of new publications at reduced rates, depending on the membership level. You may order documents using the shopping cart and we will follow up to arrange for payment.

The National Award Case Studies are published annually and feature detailed write-ups on the projects, including quick facts, procurement process, structure of the agreement, financial arrangements, risk allocation, benefits, communications, labour, monitoring, testimonials and partner contacts. They are an excellent resource for those looking to emulate best practices from Canada's P3 leaders.

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conducted a comprehensive survey of Canadian attitudes to the use of PPP in a variety of sectors. These publications summarize the results with selected demographic groups and provinces.

Vital to the completion of the Calgary Ring Road corridor, the Southwest Calgary Ring Road project comprises approximately 31 kilometres of new 6- and 8-lane divided freeway including additional and auxiliary lanes in addition to existing infrastructure. Fifteen kilometres of the priority new infrastructure will be located on lands the Government of Alberta acquired from the Tsuut’ina Nation. The $1.4 billion project's unique set of constraints required an optimization of risk transfer – the DBFOM P3's estimated $700 million cost savings were achieved through significant pass-down of risk and through the project’s highly innovative hybrid debt financing solution, which included using medium-term financing to amortize costs.

Vital to the completion of the Calgary Ring Road corridor, the Southwest Calgary Ring Road project comprises approximately 31 kilometres of new 6- and 8-lane divided freeway including additional and auxiliary lanes in addition to existing infrastructure. Fifteen kilometres of the priority new infrastructure will be located on lands the Government of Alberta acquired from the Tsuut’ina Nation. The $1.4 billion project's unique set of constraints required an optimization of risk transfer – the DBFOM P3's estimated $700 million cost savings were achieved through significant pass-down of risk and through the project’s highly innovative hybrid debt financing solution, which included using medium-term financing to amortize costs.

Detailed case study of the Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex, the 2016 Silver Award for Service Deliverywinner.

The 663,000-square-foot Forensic Services and Coronerâ€ÿs Complex was developed in direct response to a judicial inquiry into pediatric forensic pathology in Ontario that identified a need for updated and consolidated facilities. Housing under one roof the Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Centre of Forensic Sciences and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, with state-of-the-art lab facilities and courtrooms that enhance investigations and the quality of evidence, the medicolegal building is among the best-performing and -serviced facilities of its type in North America. The DBFM public-private partnership model motivates innovative facilities management approaches and a superior level of service, and the projectâ€ÿs total cost of $497 million achieves a value for money of $111.5 million.

Detailed case study of the Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex, the 2016 Silver Award for Service Deliverywinner.

The 663,000-square-foot Forensic Services and Coronerâ€ÿs Complex was developed in direct response to a judicial inquiry into pediatric forensic pathology in Ontario that identified a need for updated and consolidated facilities. Housing under one roof the Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the Centre of Forensic Sciences and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, with state-of-the-art lab facilities and courtrooms that enhance investigations and the quality of evidence, the medicolegal building is among the best-performing and -serviced facilities of its type in North America. The DBFM public-private partnership model motivates innovative facilities management approaches and a superior level of service, and the projectâ€ÿs total cost of $497 million achieves a value for money of $111.5 million.

The new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital sets a new Canadian standard for hospital construction and design. Community input contributed to the success of this DBFM P3, which combines innovative architecture and the latest technology to deliver high-quality patient- and family-centred healthcare. Replacing a legacy hospital, the new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital can accommodate 457 inpatient beds and has additional space for up to 602 beds. The project's total cost of $1.7 billion demonstrates an estimated value for money of $383.1 million and as a centre for medical excellence is expected to be an economic stimulant for the developing north Oakville region.

The new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital sets a new Canadian standard for hospital construction and design. Community input contributed to the success of this DBFM P3, which combines innovative architecture and the latest technology to deliver high-quality patient- and family-centred healthcare. Replacing a legacy hospital, the new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital can accommodate 457 inpatient beds and has additional space for up to 602 beds. The project's total cost of $1.7 billion demonstrates an estimated value for money of $383.1 million and as a centre for medical excellence is expected to be an economic stimulant for the developing north Oakville region.

Provides guidance to public sector authorities and serves as a reference tool when contemplating the procurement of a project. Includes typical P3 structures, when to consider a P3, calculating value for money, the planning process, developing the business case, communications strategy, procurement overview, contract management, key success factors and a chart/ schedule of P3 process tasks.
Published: 04/2017; 37 pages.
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Provides guidance to public sector authorities and serves as a reference tool when contemplating the procurement of a project. Includes typical P3 structures, when to consider a P3, calculating value for money, the planning process, developing the business case, communications strategy, procurement overview, contract management, key success factors and a chart/ schedule of P3 process tasks.
Published: 04/2017; 37 pages.
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2016 Canadian Survey on Infrastructure Spending & PrioritiesResults from a national public opinion survey conducted by Nanos Research on Canadian public opinion concerning infrastructure and public-private partnerships. Seventy-one percent of Canadians (the highest yet) support governments using P3s to build infrastructure across the country. Almost nine in ten Canadians agree or somewhat agree that infrastructure investments will boost economic growth in Canada.
Published: 11/2016; 24 pages.

Cost Control & Financial Awareness in the Operational PhaseProvides a review of key challenges that arise in the operational phase of PPP contracts and examines ways to address them, focusing on the aspects most relevant to the creation of strong, enduring relationships between the public and private sector parties. The white paper highlights the importance of a strong contractual relationship underpinned by clear documentation alongside high quality, objective and mutually accessible data on activities and performance.Published: 11/2016; 17 pages.PDF Download Version